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What college has the best track and field program?
University of Southern California tops this year’s ranking as the best school for Men’s Outdoor Track and Field athletes. University of Southern California is a large private not-for-profit school located in Los Angeles, California that handed out 5,337 bachelor’s degrees in 2018-2019.
What are the D1 schools in Illinois?
Division I
Team | School | City |
---|---|---|
Illinois Fighting Illini | University of Illinois Urbana–Champaign | Urbana-Champaign |
Illinois State Redbirds | Illinois State University | Normal |
Loyola Ramblers | Loyola University Chicago | Chicago |

Does track offer full ride scholarships?
The vast majority of track scholarships are given as partial scholarships, but there is always the chance you can get a full-ride if you find the right program.
Is there D1 track?
Currently, there are over 250 Division 1 track and field programs across the country. If you’re set on attending a Division 1 track and field college and have the athletics and academic talents to compete at that level, you’ll find many schools and programs to pursue.

How many D1 schools are in Illinois?
13
List of NCAA Division I Schools
State Name | Number of NCAA Dividion I Schools |
---|---|
Hawaii | 1 |
Idaho | 3 |
Illinois | 13 |
Indiana | 10 |
How fast do you have to be for D1 track?
Division 1 track and field recruiting standards
Event | D1 Top | D1 Low |
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800m | 1:47.14 | 1:58.49 |
1500m | 3:45.75 | 4:16.77 |
1600m | 4:05.89 | 4:27.80 |
5K XC | 13:58.20 | 15:52 |